Tifariti, Western Sahara
Western Sahara
Tifariti is a small town in Western Sahara with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tifariti
Tifariti is an oasis town and the temporary capital of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, located in north-eastern Western Sahara, east of the Moroccan Berm, 138 km (86 mi) from Smara and 15 km (9 mi) north of the border with Mauritania. It is part of what Polisario Front calls the Liberated Territories and Morocco calls the Buffer Zone. It has been the de facto temporary capital of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic since the government moved there in 2008 from Bir Lehlou. It is the headquarters of the 2nd military region of the SADR.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,000 |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1579°, -10.5589° |
| Timezone | Africa/El_Aaiun |
| Country | 🇪🇭 Western Sahara |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.3 inches (33 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tifariti
Tifariti is a small town in Western Sahara with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/El_Aaiun.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above Western Sahara avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1579°N, 10.5589°W |
| Timezone | Africa/El_Aaiun |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in |
Tifariti has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tifariti
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tifariti | University | - | , |
Schools in Tifariti
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة تفاريتي | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tifariti
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tifariti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tifariti
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد المختار السوسي | |
| مسجد المختار السوسي |
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Meteorites Near Tifariti
3 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Tifariti.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Africa 7176 | 2010 | |
| Noktat Addagmar | 2006 | |
| Tifariti | 2002 |
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Tifariti has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in Western Sahara..
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Tifariti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.3 inches.
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